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I heard through the grapevine that Elance is running a promotion where they will give a free copy of Tim Ferriss’ popular book Four Hour Work Week to anyone posting a new project on their site.

I searched their site up and down to find evidence of the promotion and couldn’t see it, so I shot an email to my account manager and here’s the reply I got:

Hello Jon

The 4-Hour Workweek is currently the #1 business book on the New York Times and Wall Street Journal bestseller lists.  Author, Tim Ferriss, shares his secret to success—focusing on what he loves and outsourcing the rest!

Receive a free copy of The 4-Hour Workweek when you complete your next project on Elance.  Just post and pay for your next project on Elance by October 31, 2007 and we’ll take care of the rest—mailing a copy of the book to you within 4-6 weeks.

Never been a better time to try the new rich lifestyle and hire out some work. As I mentioned in this story I finally overcame my fears of outsourcing and am very happy with the results.

Just in case you are thinking that you have to be hiring a computer programmer or freelance writer to use Elance, think again.

Here are some offbeat projects ideas (these are actual current Elance projects):

1. Need Assistants To Find Dates!

I’d like to hire several people to find girls to go on dates with me, using MySpace, Facebook, and any other methods or websites you determine.

I will provide an online calendar where you can schedule dates, and let you know my availability. There will be a $100 bonus for the person who gets the best date (the woman I like the most).

I will provide you with details on the type of women I want to meet, and more about myself including photos and background (I am a 24 year old successful business owner and part time model, only interested in very attractive women).

2. Board Members Needed

We are looking to fill our void of Board Members for two small high tech startups. Need assistance in finding 3 candidates.
Candidates must;
a. Be willing to take stock for participation
b. Help in the forming and strategic planning
c. Help in raising seed money
d. Work from home or office, virtually
We shall provide information about companies after award. Winning bidder must show experience and success in this area.

3. Feasibility Study/ Analysis for a new Project Idea

Feasibility Study /Analysis for a new Travel Industry web based project idea.
The Feasibility Analysis should address the following:
A) Need Analysis
B) Process Work
C) Engineering & Design
D) Cost Estimate
E) Financial Analysis
F) Project Impact

There doesn’t seem to be any restrictions on the size of the project, so conceivably if you posted a job to have a few articles written you could get a taste for outsourcing with Elance and get a great book for free.